What kind of potato should I used for stuffed potatoes

Your best bet is russet or Idaho potatoes, which have a nice sturdy skin (you can also use a sweet potato!). Steer clear of Yukon Gold or Butter potatoes - they are scrumptious but their skin is too thin to hold in the stuffing.

Can I add beef to these stuffed potatoes?

If you are more info ground beef than chicken for these babies, then absolutely! Just swap out the same amount of ground beef for the chicken. Or you can leave both out and have a vegetarian version.

Can these be made ahead of time?

Yes, if you need to, except for the last step when you melt the cheese. Let them come to room temperature first though.

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Stuffed Taco Potatoes Recipe

Stuffed Taco Potatoes

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Turn a plain old baked potato into a spicy, creamy extravaganza with this baked stuffed taco potatoes recipe!

Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Microwave and Oven
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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4 large russet potatoes
4 ounces cream cheese, softened and at room temperature
2 tablespoons butter at room temperature
1/2 cup half and half, warmed
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar or jack cheese
Any of the following for garnish: guacamole, sour cream, chopped scallions, salsa, chopped jalapenos, crushed tortilla chips, ground red pepper, fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

Scrub potatoes well, pierce a few times with a fork and bake until soft, either approximately 10 minutes in the microwave or one hour in a 350 degree oven. Cool for 10 minutes.
Cut the tops off of the potatoes lengthwise and discard. Carefully scoop the cooked potato out of each potato skin, leaving the skins as intact as possible.
Mash all the potato insides with cream cheese and butter. Add half and half in small increments until the potatoes are a consistency that you like (you might not need all the half and half). Stir in the taco seasoning until well-mixed, and then stir in the chicken if you are using it.
Sprinkle cheese on the top of each potato. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Garnish with your choice of toppings and serve at once.

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